Heavy rains in the Borderland are bringing termites out of hiding, as homeowners need to keep an eye out for signs of these ...

Termites benefit the environment by breaking down wood debris, but they can cause severe damage to homes. Swarmers, bubbling ...

A new study published in the journal Soil Ecology Letters, shows the importance of old termite mounds as habitats for a wide ...

"Give it time." Scientists issue stark warning after harmful creatures breed to form hybrid species: 'We have confirmed the presence of hybrid swarms' first appeared on The Cool Down.

The Arizona bark scorpion (Centruroides sculpturatus) is the most venomous scorpion in North America. Don’t let its small size (usually 2–3 inches long) fool you! Its painful sting can cause ...

Two of the most destructive invasive termite species are interbreeding in the US – they can survive a wider range of temperatures and could easily spread across the globe ...

Invasive hybrid termite species discovered in Florida by: Alaina Papazian Posted: May 26, 2025 / 03:11 PM EDT Updated: May 27, 2025 / 05:13 AM EDT ...

Two invasive termite species, Formosan and Asian subterranean termites, are hybridizing in South Florida. Hybrid colonies have been confirmed, raising concerns about increased structural and ...

Swarmers are also known as the reproductive termites. From March to May they fly away from the nest looking to build a new one. Shank says their presence is the biggest indicator of a problem.

Subterranean termites create mud tunnels to serve as protected pathways between their nests in the dirt outside of the home and their source of food, the wood, according to Alta Pest Control.

Termites can be harmful if inside the home causing more than $1.5 billion in damage to homes every year, a study by the University of Technology Sydney previously showed.

Ants are some of the world’s most prolific and misunderstood insects. While North America alone is home to around 1,000 ...